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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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